This is in response to your inquiry regarding certain provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). Name* plan allows employees who are covered by medical insurance from another source to receive a weekly cash supplement in lieu of insurance. You ask if the company must continue the cash supplement during a period of leave.

Pursuant to the statute and the regulations an employer is required only to maintain a group health insurance benefit during a period of FMLA leave. Consequently, there is no requirement to continue any cash supplement paid in lieu of health insurance.